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Hibiscus heterophyllus

Hibiscus heterophyllus

9.9
A tree or shrub from Australia with sour leaves and large flowers
  • noun
  • Specialized
translation icon : hibisco heterófilo
  • The leaves of the Hibiscus heterophyllus are noticeably acidic when tasted.

Examples

  • Many Australian gardens include a Hibiscus heterophyllus for its striking flowers and foliage.

  • Researchers studied how the Hibiscus heterophyllus adapts to different soil types.

  • The Hibiscus heterophyllus is a beautiful plant.

  • Many gardeners love Hibiscus heterophyllus for its vibrant flowers.

  • Many Australian gardens include a Hibiscus heterophyllus for its striking flowers and foliage.

  • The leaves of the Hibiscus heterophyllus are noticeably acidic when tasted.

  • Many gardeners appreciate Hibiscus heterophyllus for its vibrant flowers and unique leaves.

Synonyms

sorrel tree
vsHibiscus heterophyllus
  • Australian
9.9

A tree from Australia with sour leaves

is from the mallow family and has large showy flowers

Surface Forms

Hibiscus heterophyllus singular
Hibiscus heterophylluses plural

Morphology

Hibiscus + heterophyllus

This is a botanical Latin binomial composed of the genus name 'Hibiscus' and the species epithet 'heterophyllus'. While the genus signals it is a type of hibiscus (plant) and the epithet would hint at 'different-leaved' if a learner recognises Greek roots, the full descriptive senses (an Australian tree/shrub with specific leaf taste and flower characteristics) are technical and not fully predictable for an average B1 learner, so the meaning is only partially transparent.

Etymology

Hibiscus heterophyllus gets its name from two parts: Hibiscus, the mallow with big, showy flowers, and heterophyllus, a Greek word meaning 'different leaves'. So the name helps you imagine a hibiscus with leaves of different shapes and big flowers, which makes it easier to remember this Australian shrub.